Dessert Sauce & Topping Recipes

Drizzle, sprinkle and drool over our dessert sauce and topping recipes. Perfect for ice cream sundaes and rounding out your favorite desserts!

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    Brownie Pudding

    1 review

    This recipe came from my Aunt Vera. She loved sweets, and this was one of her favorites. It's a terrific...


    Slow-Cooker Rhubarb Strawberry Sauce

    1 review

    We recently started growing our own rhubarb, and we live in a part of Oregon where strawberries are plentiful. I...


    Caramel Cheesecake

    14 reviews

    The gooey caramel on top really makes this cheesecake. It's definitely a family favorite. —Rena Fields, Sackets Harbor, New York


    DIY Colored Sugar

    1 review

    Creating your own colored sugar is so simple and easy. It's a great way to add your own distinctive pop...


    Meringue Shells with Lemon Curd

    5 reviews

    We love a dazzling dessert of meringue shells filled with sunny lemon curd. It’s sweet and tart, crunchy and fluffy....


    Fresh Apple Cake with Caramel Sauce

    27 reviews

    I've had this recipe for years and make it often since Michigan has an abundance of apples. The caramel sauce...


    Sweet Pineapple Sauce

    1 review

    I simmer up a yummy pineapple sauce that's sensational whether served warm or cold. It's delicious drizzled over ice cream...


    Hard Sauce

    5 reviews

    I remember making this sauce for my mom when I was about 8 years old. I loved the aroma and...

    Gingerbread with Fig-Walnut Sauce

    I experimented with aniseed this past holiday season and fell in love with the licorice flavor. It really enhances the...


    Cheesecake with Caramel Apple Topping

    Years ago, I decided to dress up my basic cheesecake by adding a topping of caramel apple slices. The rich,...


    Spiced Peaches with Cinnamon and Brown Sugar

    Canned peaches get special attention from cinnamon and brown sugar in Debbie Schrock's kitchen. "Served warm, these peaches offer down-home...


    Blueberry Crisp

    In Marion, Michigan, Betty Geiger takes advantage of frozen blueberries to make this fruity crisp with a sweet golden topping....


    Chocolate Angel Food Cake with Raspberry Sauce

    6 reviews

    "When I needed a light dessert for guests who were on a restricted diet, I combined two of my favorite...


    Blueberry Pound Cake

    4 reviews

    My husband and I have blueberry bushes in our backyard, so I developed this dessert using a basic pound cake...


    Apple Raisin Spice Cake

    2 reviews

    Grandma wrote down the recipe for this inviting cake on a piece of brown paper bag. It's loaded with popular...


    Pineapple Ice Cream Topping

    1 review

    And for dessert, give Genise Krause's Pineapple Ice Cream Topping a try over cool and creamy vanilla ice cream. The...


    Slow-Cooked Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce

    2 reviews

    This tart and tangy fruit sauce is excellent over pound cake or ice cream. I have served this topping many...

    Butterscotch Ice Cream Topping

    1 review

    Wonderful homemade goodness and true butterscotch flavor make this sweet rich sauce a well-enjoyed gift. We like it over ice...


    Apple-Raisin Bread Pudding

    25 reviews

    "Our six children love this for breakfast on a chilly morning, but try it for your next party. It makes...


    Homemade Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce

    6 reviews

    You'll love how well this strawberry rhubarb sauce goes with pancakes. It's a fresh from the farmers market favorite! —Mia...


    English Rhubarb Crumble

    2 reviews

    When I met my English husband and served him just the crumble, he said it was fantastic but really needed...


    Slow-Cooker Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce

    2 reviews

    A neighbor shared the recipe for this wonderful fruit sauce with me. It's a great way to use up a...


    Warm Strawberry Fondue

    2 reviews

    You need only a handful of ingredients to fix this unusual fruit fondue. Use grapes, bananas, strawberries and angel food...

    Blueberry Shortcake Sundaes

    2 reviews

    These blueberry shortcake sundaes offer a summery conclusion to any meal. I make this recipe quite often. If you need...


    Marinated Oranges

    1 review

    This flavorful fruit was actually the topping in a cake recipe. But I didn't want all the calories or fat...


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    Butter Pecan Glaze

    2 reviews

    Try this thick, rich, buttery sauce over ice cream, fried ice cream or slices of angel food cake for a...


    Shortcut Strawberry-Vanilla Dessert

    8 reviews

    This quick and yummy strawberry dessert is loaded with fresh strawberries and a creamy pudding topping. Make sure you make...


    Poppy Seed Lemon Scones

    8 reviews

    You'll love the appealing look and delicate texture of these lightly sweet scones. For the best results, work quickly to...


    Angel Food Cake With Caramel Sauce

    3 reviews

    I enjoy making desserts, and it's especially satisfying when my goodies are devoured quickly. This one always qualifies for that...